Button Battery ／ Osaka City
TL;DR
Button Battery is classified as "Not Collected / Household Waste" in Osaka City.
- 1 Put them into a "Button Cell Battery Collection Box" installed at your nearby watch/clock store, home appliance store, supermarket, etc.
- 2 Lithium coin batteries (model numbers CR and BR) should be insulated with cellophane tape or the like and put out as household waste
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Not Collected / Household Waste
Pickup Day
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Check
See the city's fee table
Booking
Depends on type
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Button Battery is classified as Not Collected / Household Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Put them into a "Button Cell Battery Collection Box" installed at your nearby watch/clock store, home appliance store, supermarket, etc.
- Lithium coin batteries (model numbers CR and BR) should be insulated with cellophane tape or the like and put out as household waste
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Osaka City does not collect button batteries (the Battery Association of Japan collects them)
- Lithium coin batteries (CR and BR) cannot be put into button battery collection cans
- For button batteries not covered by the Battery Association of Japan's collection, contact the manufacturer or retailer
- Contact: Battery Association of Japan 03-3434-0261
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Osaka City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Osaka City
Osaka
Dept.
Environmental Bureau Household Waste Reduction Division
📞 06-6630-3259 / Weekdays 9:00-17:30
Official
Official website
Check for latest info
Category
Not Collected / Household Waste
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.osaka.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-27
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Osaka City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.